Could the clouds of Venus support life?

[ad_1] Scientists speculate that droplets in Venus’ clouds could potentially form a habitat where microbial life-forms could thrive, as depicted in this artist’s concept. Credit: J. Petkowska Venus seems like the last place you’d ever think about looking for life. It...
Trial by fire for Ariane 6’s upper stage

Trial by fire for Ariane 6’s upper stage

[ad_1] On 1 September 2023 ESA’s all-new Ariane 6 launch vehicle fired its two upper stage engines to simulate the way they will have to operate together at German aerospace agency DLR’s engine test centre in Lampoldshausen, Germany. The test – of the new Vinci engine...